Independent
Tenure on this board
9.8 yrs
Also a director at
Illinois Tool Works Inc (ITW)
Meeting calendar
SYY · Annual meeting · Friday, November 14, 2025
Sysco Corp
11 nominees · 4 ballot items.
Election of 11 directors; Advisory Say-on-Pay (Executive Compensation); Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as Sysco's independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026; Stockholder proposal to adopt a policy requiring that the Board Chair and CEO roles be separate positions held by different people.
Market cap
$39.9B
1Y TSR
+8.4%
Board grade
B-
Record date
Sep 17, 2025
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · Nov 14, 2025
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Proposals
On the ballot4
- 1
Election of Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElection of 11 directors for a one-year term
- 2
Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation
ManagementBoard: FORAdvisory vote on compensation paid to Sysco's named executive officers
- 3
Ratification of the Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
ManagementBoard: FORRatify Ernst & Young LLP as Sysco's independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026
- 4
Stockholder Proposal to Adopt a Policy Requiring that the Board Chair and CEO Roles be Separate Positions Held by Different People
Shareholder — The Accountability Board, Inc.Stockholder proposal to adopt a policy requiring that Board Chair and CEO roles be held by different people
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot11
Independent
Tenure on this board
2.6 yrs
Also a director at
Norfolk Southern Corp (NSC)
Independent
Tenure on this board
4.5 yrs
Also a director at
Janus Henderson Group PLC (JHG)
Independent
Tenure on this board
15.8 yrs
Also a director at
Simon Property Group Inc (SPG)
Independent
Tenure on this board
4.5 yrs
Also a director at
Abm Industries Inc (ABM)
Independent
Tenure on this board
9.8 yrs
Also a director at
Lear Corp (LEA)Constellation Energy Corp (CEG)
Independent
Tenure on this board
8.3 yrs
Also a director at
Genpact Ltd (G)
Not independent
Tenure on this board
6.4 yrs
Also a director at
Tapestry Inc (TPR)
Independent
Tenure on this board
1.9 yrs
Also a director at
Alcoa Corp (AA)
Independent
Tenure on this board
4.5 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
8.8 yrs
Also a director at
Oge Energy Corp (OGE)Deere & Co (DE)
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 6.5% | 31,111,307 | $2.2B |
| 2 | STATE STREET CORP | 5.7% | 27,215,217 | $1.9B |
| 3 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 5.6% | 26,765,233 | $1.9B |
| 4 | BlackRock, Inc. | 3.8% | 17,988,751 | $1.3B |
| 5 | GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 2.4% | 11,522,010 | $818M |
| 6 | HARRIS ASSOCIATES L P | 2.3% | 10,917,412 | $779M |
| 7 | BlackRock, Inc. | 2.1% | 9,914,918 | $707M |
| 8 | Capital Research Global Investors | 1.9% | 8,876,299 | $633M |
| 9 | Boston Partners | 1.7% | 8,082,825 | $576M |
| 10 | Invesco Ltd. | 1.4% | 6,679,651 | $476M |
Peers
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Sysco Corp 2025 annual meeting?
- Sysco Corp (SYY) holds its 2025 annual shareholder meeting on Friday, November 14, 2025.
- What is the record date for the Sysco Corp 2025 meeting?
- The record date for the Sysco Corp 2025 meeting is Wednesday, September 17, 2025. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Sysco Corp's 2025 meeting?
- The board is presenting 11 director nominees at the Sysco Corp 2025 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Sysco Corp 2025 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 4 proposals at the Sysco Corp 2025 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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